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Key information
Andy Scott is a self-employed freelance composer and saxophonist who has created and initiated collaborations with musicians from a diverse and eclectic range of musical styles.
Key commissions of music by Andy Scott include
Key performances by Andy Scott include
Quotes
"You haven’t heard what the saxophone is capable of until you’ve heard a mixed bunch of them – from tiny sopranino to monster bass – in the hands of nine virtuosi, playing compositions by Andy Scott - The variety of sound and mood is astonishing..." The Observer ****
“Andy Scott was the soloist here, demonstrating apparently effortless control” The Independent
“One of the most interesting and individual voices to emerge in brass bands over the past few years is that of Andy Scott..” British Bandsman (reviewing Andy Scotts compositions for brass band)
“...a hugely talented composer using his artistry to communicate fresh ideas through a traditional sound. The language is richly tonal, yet never predictable, always leading the listener with haunting melodic lines, extraordinary ensemble work of great rhythmic drive and an expressive centre which feels completely organic territory for brass bands.” Bramwell Tovey (conductor)
“Andy Scott is a consummate musician. He knows about a wide variety of music, can write and play in these styles with great expertise, and is a dynamic teacher in these areas as well.” Bob Mintzer (US saxophonist & composer)
Key information
Andy Scott is a self-employed freelance composer and saxophonist who has created and initiated collaborations with musicians from a diverse and eclectic range of musical styles.
- Written over 100 compositions.
- Winner of British Composers Award for this Wind Band piece, Dark Rain.
Key commissions of music by Andy Scott include
- Composer in Residence with Foden's Brass Band 2008-2019 and wrote over 22 works for Brass Band which were recorded and broadcast.
- Manchester Jazz Festival commission of one hour piece, MANCUNITY to open the 2019 Jazz Festival.
- Creative Scotland & World Saxophone Congress commission of Saxophone Concerto performed by Branford Marsalis with Scottish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Clark Rundell.
- Northern Chamber Orchestra commission of concerto for guitar premiered by Craig Ogden & Northern Chamber Orchestra.
- New Music Biennial 2014 with performances at QEH Southbank and Glasgow Concert Hall commissioned by PRS Foundation.
- Brass Band England commission premiered at European Brass Band Championship Competition in Holland.
Key performances by Andy Scott include
- Soloist of live broadcast of Concerto for Stan Getz by Richard Rodney Bennett with BBC Concert Orchestra on Radio 3
- Co-Soloist & composer with Bob Mintzer and the Hong Kong City Chamber Orchestra, 2017 Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival.
- Performances worldwide with the Apollo Saxophone Quartet
Quotes
"You haven’t heard what the saxophone is capable of until you’ve heard a mixed bunch of them – from tiny sopranino to monster bass – in the hands of nine virtuosi, playing compositions by Andy Scott - The variety of sound and mood is astonishing..." The Observer ****
“Andy Scott was the soloist here, demonstrating apparently effortless control” The Independent
“One of the most interesting and individual voices to emerge in brass bands over the past few years is that of Andy Scott..” British Bandsman (reviewing Andy Scotts compositions for brass band)
“...a hugely talented composer using his artistry to communicate fresh ideas through a traditional sound. The language is richly tonal, yet never predictable, always leading the listener with haunting melodic lines, extraordinary ensemble work of great rhythmic drive and an expressive centre which feels completely organic territory for brass bands.” Bramwell Tovey (conductor)
“Andy Scott is a consummate musician. He knows about a wide variety of music, can write and play in these styles with great expertise, and is a dynamic teacher in these areas as well.” Bob Mintzer (US saxophonist & composer)
examples of compositions & performances by Andy Scott
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Trailer for album of compositions by Andy Scott for saxophone & piano by grammy-award winning saxophonist Timothy McAllister, & duo partner pianist Liz Ames.
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Xi Yu by Andy Scott performed by the Aurora Percussion Duo
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Andy Scott's + Group S is Andy's large group ensemble consisting of nine saxophones & rhythm section. This is the trailer for their latest album.
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Elizabeth Bass performing solo harp composition by Andy Scott
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Short trailer for MANCUNITY, a one hour composition by Andy Scott commissioned by Manchester Jazz Festival 2019, film funded by PRS Foundation.
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Sampler from Apollo Saxophone Quartet latest album of which Andy is a founder member for 30+ years
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Andy Scott performing his composition Westland at the RNCM Sax Day
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Andy Scott performing one of his compositions with his large ensemble group at the World Saxophone Congress in Slovenia.
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